2. Use a proof by contrapositive to show the following: Suppose a, b e Z are integers. If a² (b² – 26) is odd, then a and b are odd.

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.3: Divisibility
Problem 25E: Let ,, and be integers. Prove or disprove that implies or .
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2. Use a proof by contrapositive to show the following:
Suppose a, b e Z are integers. If a² (b² – 26) is odd, then a and b are odd.
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Suppose a, b   are integers. If a2b2 - 2b is odd, then a and b are odd.

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